Guy Line Light Housing With Tension Lock for Night Visibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Guy lines, which are typically invisible at night, pose a tripping hazard due to their small size and low visibility, especially in recreational camping settings, leading to potential injuries.
Innovation Solution
A safety device comprising a housing with a light emitting source, power source, and attachment mechanism is designed to increase visibility by attaching to guy lines, featuring a hook and tension mechanism to secure the device and a dim light source to prevent glare and attract attention without disturbing campers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Length of moving object
If guy lines are made small in size, then they are less obtrusive and provide better support, but they become near invisible at night creating tripping hazards
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies reflective material or luminescent material to the guy line that changes its optical properties. During the day, the material remains relatively inconspicuous, but at night it reflects light or emits luminescence to make the guy line visible, thus resolving the contradiction between small size and night visibility
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary substance (reflective or luminescent material) between the guy line and the environment. This intermediary material enables the thin guy line to become visible at night by interacting with light, without requiring the guy line itself to be thicker or more obtrusive
2Illumination intensity
If a bright light source is used to illuminate the guy line, then visibility is improved, but it may disturb campers' sleep and attract insects
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a light source with adjustable parameters, specifically using low-intensity illumination that provides sufficient visibility for the guy line while remaining subdued enough not to disturb campers or attract excessive insects. The lighting parameters are optimized to balance visibility with minimal disruption
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies illumination locally to the guy line itself rather than using broad ambient lighting. This localized approach ensures the guy line is visible while minimizing light spill that would disturb campers or attract insects to the surrounding area
3Weight of moving object
If the device is made lightweight and simple, then it is easier to install and port, but it may lack sufficient attachment security to the guy line
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a self-tightening attachment mechanism where the device uses the tension already present in the guy line to secure itself. The attachment mechanism automatically adjusts and tightens based on the line tension, providing reliable security without adding significant weight or complexity to the device
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The device effectively enhances guy line visibility at night, reducing the risk of tripping and ensuring safer navigation around tents by providing a subtle illumination that does not disrupt sleep or attract insects.
Implementation Method 1
a light emitting source located within the housing and powered by the power source
Data Source
AI summary
Currently disclosed is a device for increasing visibility of a guy line at night. The device includes a housing, a light emitting source, a power source, and an on/off switch. The housing having an internal portion, external portion, and an attachment mechanism located on the external portion of the housing locking in place the housing to the guy line. The light emitting source is located within the housing and powered by the power source. The on/off switch is in contact with the power source providing readily activation of the light emitting source. The attachment mechanism may comprise at least one hook portion and a tensioning mechanism. The tensioning mechanism may comprise at least one offset portion. The tensioning mechanism prevents the device from sliding down the guy line.